Portsmouth Hen Party Guide

Posted by Alec on November 7 2013.

Portsmouth Hen Party Guide

Recent developments to the Portsmouth marina have turned the area into a lively cosmopolitan metropolis. With hundreds of shops, bars, and restaurants, mixed with the historical sites of Portsmouth, there’s enough to keep even the most energetic of hens occupied.

Portsmouth Hen Party Guide – Shopping

Gunwharf Quays is the perfect place for hens to come to keep you busy during the day. With hundreds of shops, both high street and designer, you could lose many a happy hour to finding the perfect outfit for your big night out. There are also a selection of events throughout the year, including European markets and live music.

Portsmouth Hen Party Guide – Eating Out

Restaurant 27 is the place to go if you fancy a night of fine dining, a delicious British menu and exceptional service. Quite pricey, but if you can’t treat yourself to a five star meal on your hen night, when can you? If you’d prefer to start the night off with a curry, we can’t recommend Spice Merchants on Osborne Road enough. They pride themselves on cooking all your favourite Indian dishes but in a healthier way, no pools of oil in your curry here! There are plenty more restaurants to choose from in Portsmouth including all your high street favourites like Wagamama, Strada and Nandos that won’t break the bank but will sufficiently line your stomach for the night of revelry ahead. Whatever meal you choose, a couple of homemade chocolates will be the perfect finish and our chocolate making hen partywill leave you with a few left over. A naked chocolatierwill be their to assist if you fancy.

Portsmouth Hen Party Guide – Nightlife

Nightlife in Portsmouth includes Liquid, Tiger Tiger, Bar Risa and Slug and Lettuce. These familiar names mean that you know what you are getting wherever you decide to go. Check out their individual websites to see what events are taking place during your hen party weekend in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Hen Party Guide – Alternative Activities

If you fancy seeing a different side to Portsmouth, then why not hop on board a boat and take a leisurely sight-seeing cruise. The Portsmouth Harbour Waterbus will take you to the four major attractions of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and drop you off at Gunwharf Quays where you can shop till you drop. You can purchase admission tickets online to save you from queuing; you can also make savings if you are booking for a large group. The admission price includes entry into both the HMS Victory and HMS Warrior, admission to the Mary Rose, museums in the docklands, plus a boat tour of the historic harbour. You can also take a boat trip to the beautiful Hamble River or the scenic Beaulieu River and see a bit more of what Portsmouth has to offer. The refreshing sea air will work up your appetite for your party later on.

Portsmouth Hen Party Guide – Entertainment

The New Theatre Royal is a must see during your hen weekend. The theatre is beautiful with perfect acoustics – ideal for the dance and music events that The New Theatre Royal plays host to. This is also a great spot to check out comedians who play gigs here regularly, perfect for girls who like a giggle. If you want the chance to perform, why not have a flirt and seduce hen partywhere you’ll learn how to entertain and build your confidence.

For further information to help you plan your Portsmouth hen party why not try the Visit Portsmouth website?